The Navigator Company is now one of Portugal’s leading players on the world stage.
The Navigator Company is the leading European manufacturer of uncoated printing and writing paper and bleached eucalyptus pulp.
The forest is one of the most important pillars for the sustainability of The Navigator Company’s business, acting at all times in keeping with a set of principles and rules on responsible management, which conciliate environmental, social and business concerns.
The Company is committed to its growth strategy, supported by an industrial structure that sets international standards for size and technological sophistication.
The Navigator Company's Human Resources and Social Assets Policy is based on a set of values which inform its operations and investment in human capital.
The Navigator Company’s communication policy seeks to cultivate a close relationship with customers, to provide a permanent response to market needs and to build loyalty with fundamental stakeholders.
Projects
The Report is divided into three main areas: Forest and Industry (covering sustainable forest management, energy and climate, and industrial environmental management), People (highlighting occupational health and safety as well as talent management) and Partnerships (covering sustainable management of suppliers, client satisfaction and community involvement). The theme of innovation is covered throughout the document, due to its relevance to all areas.
The Value Chain Infographic shows the company throughout the sustainable value generation cycle, highlighting the main indicators of economic, environmental and social performance in 2017.
The Circular Economy Infographic identifies our main indicators and projects in this area.
The Company’s approach to sustainability management is founded on its Sustainability Policy and on other policies which address its main environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities.
The sustainability policy commits The Navigator Company to applying the principles of accountability, transparency and citizenship, without forgetting that business viability is another crucial component of Company strategy.
Our sustainability policy comprises a number of commitments which guide our decisions, starting with a commitment to sustainable development, which is understood as a coordinated quest for economic prosperity, environmental responsibility and a fair society.
In order to achieve this, we continue to invest in reducing the environmental impact of our operations, in talent and in health and safety for our workforce, in dialogue with our local communities and in a constant search for innovative products and services.
Our vision of sustainability also includes the commitment to actively encouraging all our partners and stakeholders to work alongside us in our quest for sustainable development.